To issue a Florida Certificate of Title for a motor vehicle, submit to the Florida tax collector's office: Proof of Ownership: The proof of ownership on a USED motor vehicle or mobile home from out of state is the certificate of title from that state. If there is a lien on the vehicle, you must make arrangements with your finance company to change the out-of-state title to a Florida title. If the finance company does not agree to release the title, you will need a copy of the title and a letter on their letterhead stating the title will not be released.

First, is there a lien on the vehicle? If there is lien, you have to get permission from the lienholder to remove the other person. If the lienholder does not allow the removal of an owner, there is no way to do this. If they do authorize the transfer, the lienholder will most likely mail the title to your tax collector's office. In some instances, the lienholder may mail the title to you.

Can I transfer my out-of-state electronic title to a Florida electronic title?

At this time, Florida does not have an electronic state-to-state title transfer. If your current out-of-state title is electronic, the lienholder must request a paper title in order for the vehicle to be titled and registered in Florida. If there is no lien, you must request a paper title in order to title and register in Florida.

To successfully issue a Florida Certificate of Title for a new or used motor vehicle, mobile home, or vessel purchased in or outside of Florida, the following documentation should be submitted to the tax collector's office.